St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls vs Wanstead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Carshalton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,425 students
Wanstead High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,434 students
| Measure | St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Carshalton, London | Wanstead High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #104 of 640 | #126 of 640 |
| National rank | #495 of 4,090 | #602 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,425 | 1,434 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,425 | 1,434 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.2 | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 61.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | 76.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.30 | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| town | Carshalton | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stphils.org.uk | www.wansteadhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 80.3).
- •Wanstead High School is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 1,425.
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is girls and Wanstead High School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls better than Wanstead High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls ranks higher (83.3 vs 80.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls and Wanstead High School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Carshalton and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls: 1,425. Wanstead High School: 1,434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls and Wanstead High School rank in London?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is 104th of 640 and Wanstead High School is 126th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).